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Bacon strips tool recommendation

6.1K views 21 replies 16 participants last post by  austink26  
#1 ·
Bacon strips have worked for me but I have also had major trouble with them - that being 1, can't separate the strip from the packaging and 2, can't load the strip into the insertion tool.

What brand bacon strip has worked well for you?

Thanks, everyone.
 
#7 ·
Anyone any experiences with Muc-off?
 
#11 ·
Dudes, seriously? Buy the slime brand automotive plugs.
I just had a look at them yesterday. Even the "small" tool is scary big for a MTB tire.
 
#12 ·
Bacon strips have worked for me but I have also had major trouble with them - that being 1, can't separate the strip from the packaging and 2, can't load the strip into the insertion tool.
Sounds like two different problems. The first is that bacon strips get old. They get less tacky and they become stuck to the plastic sheet. Buy replacements from Amazon. You can get a few dozen in a variety of sizes for under ten bucks. They work great.

The other problem is that you can't get the strips into your tool. Take a tiny screwdriver or a knife blade and gently open up the gap in the fork tines. Don't go crazy on it, and be gentle.